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The lawyer's truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that a lawyer's version of truth is often shaped by the need for consistency rather than an objective truth.
Henry David Thoreau's quote highlights the idea that in the legal profession, the concept of truth is often manipulated to serve the interests of consistency and strategic advantage instead of being an unwavering reality. It criticizes the way lawyers may prioritize the need for their arguments to be consistent over the pursuit of genuine truth, indicating a moral ambiguity in the legal context.
Themes
LawTruthConsistencyExpediencyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethics in law, this quote can emphasize the moral compromises that arise in legal practice.
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